Ending months of speculation, Lehigh County Sheriff Ronald Rossi on Monday confirmed that, for the first time in 24 years, there will be a new sheriff in town next year. Rossi, 78, a Democrat who has held the office since 1991, said he will not seek another term in this year's election. "Well, I was sheriff for 24 years, and in the state police for 29 years. I think I've done my public service," he said. The announcement could heat up the race for sheriff. So far, three law enforcement officers are aiming to replace Rossi. On the Republican side is former Allentown police Chief Joe Hanna, a Lehigh County detective who served 34 years in the Allentown police...

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